I raised 5 kids and refused to spend thousands on youth sports. I don't regret it.
I raised five kids in a sports-obsessed town but kept youth sports spending low. Now that they're adults, I'm glad I didn't invest more.
A mother recounts her decision not to spend thousands on youth sports for her five children in her hometown in Massachusetts. She explains that she had to say no to her children's interest in expensive sports like hockey, football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. The author emphasizes that they kept their spending to a minimum and signed her children up for minimal-cost activities like T-ball, free Saturday morning basketball, and gymnastics.
Only one of her sons showed real talent, playing A Division Little League at 10 years old and later joining an instructional, non-competitive hockey league. However, he found lacrosse more appealing and played it through his senior year in high school. The author acknowledges that she missed a severe concussion her son suffered during a soccer game but attributes her enjoyment to watching games from the sidelines or on TV.
She concludes by expressing her gratitude for not spending much on sports, as her children now prefer watching games instead of participating.
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